Health

All our Cavaliers have been heart tested by a Veterinary Cardiologist and eye tested by a Veterinary Ophthalmologist.

Clara, Catrice, and Carter through his sire, are from Carolus Kennels (UK) who came first on the CKCS Club Over 5's Clear Heart Award List in 2005 & 2006 and runner-up for a number of other years. 

The dam/grand-dams and other relatives of our UK and Australian imports have had MRI scans and been passed clear of SM.

Two DNA tests were launched in April 2011 by Animal Health Trust (UK) for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.  These tests have been developed to determine if a Cavalier carries a mutant gene that would cause Curly Coat Syndrome or Episodic Falling.  All potential breeding stock at Darilance have been tested.

Much has been written about health issues in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on other websites by professional and knowledgeable persons.  Below are some links to information on health testing and research for the breed.

 

Heart   More about hearts and Mitral Valve Disease

Eyes   More about eyes and Multifocal Retinal Dysplasia

Syringomyelia   More about SM/CM 

Carolus Cavaliers   Carolus website (including Heart & MRI results)

 

Cavalier Info Site  A Practical approach to Cavalier King Charles Spaniel health issues

 

AHT (UK)     Animal Health Trust (UK) - DNA testing facility

 

 

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